Relational Leadership

Getting let go... and letting it go!

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:49:47 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn explore the emotional reactions and functional responses when you're told, "We're sorry, but we have to let you go". From how to process the initial shock to immediate steps you can take to not only survive, but thrive!

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One Leader. Different Leadership Roles.

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:11:04 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss both the constants and the differences in leadership from one role to another with Keller Williams (Real Estate) Operating Principal Jimmy Smith. Previously, Jimmy had been an educator, assistant principal, and coach at multiple levels across various sports. Jimmy shares his personal path and some of the things he learned about leadership AND himself along the way!

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Business Coaching Basics

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:25:28 GMT

Stephanie carries the workload for Shawn on this episode but is joined by renowned business coach Duane Shover. Stephanie and Duane discuss a variety of challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs and business owners today!

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Leadership Lessons From Space

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:59:10 GMT

In this episode, Stephanie and Shawn have a wide-ranging discussion with former test pilot, astronaut, Space Shuttle pilot, and International Space Station commander Colonel (Retired) Terry Virts! From leading high performance teams in space to overcoming the tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Terry shares his perspectives on leadership and what it takes for organizations to succeed.

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Making Quality Connections

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:49:26 GMT

Shawn and Stephanie discuss the tactics and techniques to make quality connections in the workplace and business/social gatherings. As professionals, we accumulate a large volume of acquaintances as we navigate our careers; however, how do we ensure that we're making and sustaining the right relationships? Shawn and Stephanie share their thoughts and a few tips!

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Adding Value

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:27:47 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the things, especially small things, that add value to your relationships, personally and professionally. While we tend to focus on building a resume loaded with credentials (degrees, certifications, etc), it is often the intangible attributes that separate the fair from the good, and the good from the great!

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Self-Awareness (or lack thereof!)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:47:53 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the importance of maintaining awareness of ourselves... awareness of our abilities, limitations, emotional states, and so on. They discuss techniques to increase our self-awareness and ways to improve our abilities to monitor it!

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Change - Avoid or Embrace?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:41:59 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the impact that change has on an organization. Sometimes change is levied upon us from the outside. Sometimes the change is something we initiate. As leaders, how do we set the conditions within our teams so that the change is not simply acceptable, but beneficial?

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Management Techniques

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:13:19 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the Technical, Theoretical, and Interpersonal requirements of effective management in the workplace!

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What NOT to do as a leader

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:32:47 GMT

After putting Stephanie in the hot seat for a few minutes (celebrity crush, go-to beverage, etc), her and Shawn go through a list of what NOT to do as leaders. During the discussion, they share some personal mistakes they made as leaders and some lessons learned to avoid them in the future!

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Influencing

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:32:54 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn provides some observations and ideas about how you can leverage social media to increase your influence. You may not want to be a social media star with millions of adoring followers; however, there may be a couple things you can do to increase your presence in such a way that it establishes or increases your authority and credibility within your professional sphere.

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Culture in the Workplace

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:44:52 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn talk about culture in the workplace! What it is, why it's important, and how to shape it to take the form that we want. As leaders, we must appreciate that culture is not something that we "overlay" on top of the operation; rather, it permeates the entirety of everything we do. Stephanie and Shawn share some experiences, good and bad, about culture and even reveal some instances in THEIR leadership journey when they were part of the problem!

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Communication

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:52:29 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn talk about the art of communication, barriers to doing it effectively, and how we can approach this important duty equipped for success. Whether it is one-on-one, small group, or a large gathering, our ability to communicate as leaders is critical to shaping the direction of our organizations. Stephanie and Shawn will explore these different contexts and how we can overcome some of the modern challenges to this important skill.

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Crisis Management

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:13:43 GMT

Today, Shawn and Stephanie talk about the preparation for and response to crises that, by definition, tend to catch leaders off guard. After a jovial start to the podcast where the hosts pose some fun and personal questions to one another, they talk about the nature of crises and how organizations, especially small businesses, can take steps before, during, and after a crisis to minimize disruptions to the operation.

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Going Against The Grain

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:56:01 GMT

On today's podcast, Stephanie and Shawn interview Shaun Wallace, a real estate broker who offers his services at a 1% rate, as opposed to the more traditional 5 or 6% commission. In the course of the conversation, Shaun discusses not just what he does and how he does it, but what motivated him to adopt this model.

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Personality Tests

Tue, 09 May 2023 19:48:12 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss psychometric personality tests and how they can help you better relate to the variety of people under your care as a leader. Both hosts took the "Enneagram" test provided through Truity and during the show discuss (disclose!) their results... the good, the bad, and the ugly. From there, they explore the other personality types and how, as leaders, awareness of our and our followers' dispositions can make us more effective.

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Setting Boudaries

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:55:47 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the "time traps" we fall into as professionals when we don't say "No" enough. While we are often motivated by the best of intentions, we can find ourselves stretched much too thin when we begin to commit to do too much, too often. Shawn and Stephanie talk about how this happens and, more importantly, what we can do to prevent it!

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Difficult Conversations

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:50:17 GMT

In this episode, Stephanie and Shawn talk about the challenges of navigating the emotions of difficult conversations in the workplace (and life!). Often, the details or merits of a situation can get lost when filtered through the feelings of the people involved. Stephanie and Shawn explore that reality and offer some tips on how to deal with this leadership challenge.

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Creating Authenticity and Gaining Respect

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:14:53 GMT

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the ways leaders can promote a healthy working environment built on authenticity and respect.

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